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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry

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Loving, lonely or longing for a better world? My words are for you #Kindness to #Self #Others #Nature #MentalHealthFirstAider #Poetry #Climate #Science ✏️📸My own Notes/Poems/Photos are © 💚Every poem shared on Medium/Bluesky I donate to plant trees, 100+🌳

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · Jul 18

Hi! I saw an intro post like below and loved it, so here’s mine.

The ‘About’ page I mention, too medium.com/@emmarosepur...

Plus, an ‘About’ note touching on loneliness I used to feel medium.com/purposeful-w...

If you have an intro you’re welcome to share below🌹😊

P.S. 100+ trees planted so far 🌳

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About

Hi, I'm Emma ~ a Mom, Poet, Mental Health First Aider and more.
Here I share a mix ~ including self-care and mental health tips.
Plus, climate care info and (of course!) poems.

Some of my chatty notes and relatable poems are on Medium. I occasionally share free 'gift links' if you aren't a Medium member, yet love to read beyond small talk.

My words are especially for you if you're loving, lonely or longing for a better world.

As you're still reading, you're likely like me, and like to know folks more deeply!

Here's a few things you might like to know about why I share what I do here:

I care about self-care - and trained as a Mental Health First Aider - because sadly there's a history of suicide in my family.
Being mentally well is something I've worked to achieve. So, as I feel well most of the time, I like to share triedd tested info that can help us go from surviving to thriving.

I used to feel lonely - so developing healthy relationships that are mutually supportive and genuine is something I'm also thankful I’ve achieved. In a time where many feel disconnected, I like to share about connecting in healthy ways as I know how awful loneliness can feel, and how good it feels to overcome. If you’re reading this quietly (as l often used to), and feel lonely at the mo, I hope this gives you hope.

I care deeply about caring for our shared home - and mitigating climate change - as one subject I studied is
Environmental Science. Oh, and I've experienced climate change events - so that's how come, too.

Want to know more?

I'll pop a link to my Medium 'About' page in this post.

Plus an 'About' note I wrote sharing about loneliness I've felt, and more.

Lovely to be with you on Bluesky!

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 5h

Glow and light up
this world with our smiles
spreading them
twinkles in eyes needed, too

#Glow #BlueSkyArtShow #Poem #Photography

Have you lit up your face with #smiles?

It’s okay to #enjoy #joy 😁

Emotional contagion means your #happiness #uplifts others! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/medi...

Sunflower petals appearing to glow in sunlight ~ photo by the author of this poem and post ~ Emma Rose 🌹 Purposeful Poetry

Hummingbird, with its wings appearing to glow in sunlight, chosen as some say hummingbirds represent joy ~ photo by the author of this poem and post ~ Emma Rose 🌹 Purposeful Poetry.

Sunlight glowing through leaves on a tree ~ photo by the author of this poem and post ~ Emma Rose 🌹 Purposeful Poetry.

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 6h

I’m drooling! That sounds sooo good 😁🫶

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 6h

This note and #poem are for you if you’re looking to find #poetry and #poems you personally love

#Poetic #words have helped folks thro’ #toughtimes like this for years GIFT LINK:
medium.com/purposeful-w...
#Writing #LoveReading #Photography #Flower #Poets

Plus, check out #ImageAndVerse on Sunday!

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 6h

Feeling #overwhelmed? It’s understandable. Many have been looking for ways to cope in these #toughtimes

Something that can help is #poetry ~ even if you haven't liked it before GIFT LINK:
medium.com/purposeful-w...

So, perhaps you’d like to join in with #ImageAndVerse on Sunday?

#Poems #Wellbeing

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 6h

Awww, that teary-eyed emoji gets me every time 🥹🫶

I’m on a roll with sharing about #ImageAndVerse currently, in advance of Sunday!

I’ll be looking out for your words then. Whether you share them openly or in the Alt Text is of course up to you lovely, I’ll enjoy reading either way dear Keys 🥰

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 6h

In honour of the new #ImageAndVerse theme on Sundays I’m sharing a series of 3 chatty notes and #poems I wrote for folks who haven’t liked #poetry before

This explains you may have unknowingly liked it!

GIFT LINK: medium.com/purposeful-w...

#LoveReading #Writing #Poem #Flower #Photography #Poets

Dislike Poetry and Think It’s Not For You? Hate All Poems and Think Poetry’s Boring?

This one’s especially for you — you might be pleasantly surprised!

medium.com

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 7h

For you of course! I’m serious tho’ Keys, don’t tuck your talent away in the Alt Text all the time, we need you to light up the world with your talent. And you do have a gift with words ✨

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 7h

Who’s joining in with #ImageAndVerse on Sunday???

Sharing your own #poetic #words ~ or someone else’s ~ with an #image too

#Poetry #Poem #Poems #Poet #PoetrySky #PoetryOfBluesky #PoetsOnBluesky #PoetryLovers #PoetsandPoetry #Writing #PoetsAndWriters #Photography #Photo #Art #PoetSky #BlueSkyPoets

Keyser Lauze 🇨🇦 @keyserlauze.bsky.social · 11h

Your weekly reminder that Sunday is #ImageAndVerse day! Come one, come all to celebrate beauty, poetry and the bonds it can create. Join me and #eastcoastkin all day!💙🤍✨️🦋✍️🌲🌊✨️🤍💙

#poetry #photography #nature #landscapes #cityscapes #urban #art #islandlife #lyrics #sunday

A view of the coastline of Vancouver Island from up a mountain side overlooking a clear-cut thats become a meadow. Join us Sundays for #ImageAndVerse. Details in text of photo 📸

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 7h

Well I am!

Does that count?!?

If I get a petition going will that persuade you?!? 😁

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 7h

It’s a brilliant quote isn’t it, Gina! I‘ve shared it before and it seems even more relevant and poignant now. Thank you to Jane really, wherever you are! 🤍

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 7h

That’s sounds so hopeful, Gina. I’m cheering you on in sisterhood 🥰

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 7h

Oh, I hadn’t realised that would be happening. Oops! 😁😂🥰

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 7h

Mmm, good point 😂

Tho’ maybe we get a double dose of Keys poetic gifts?!? 😁📝

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 7h

That looks beautiful, Trip. Was hoping to see the baked result, too ~ and see you shared it in the comments. Looks yum!

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 7h

Love that message, Michelle. What a kind one 💜 Right back atcha!

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 10h

Your words in the alt text are beautiful, Keys 💖
And yes, I’ll watch waves with ya! 🌊👀😁

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 10h

Keys, my love, please consider sharing your poetic alt text front and centre.

You have a gift 💝

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 10h

Oh my, your Alt Text is fire, Keys! 🔥❤️‍🔥

Wow! You’re still managing to describe the scene (for folks who need Alt Text to be the accessibility feature it is), yet you’ve put a poetic twist on it 👏

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 10h

Ooo, are you hiding verse in the Alt Text, Keys? Is that what you mean?!? I’m gonna go check it out now 👀

For obvious reasons I’m a fan of the theme, love me some poetic words 😁 Plus, a photo, I’m sold!

I’ll share, too, to help spread the word 💞

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 11h

Love this new day, Keys! It’s such a fab one 💜

Was it your idea???

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 14h

Eek, that sounds true 💜

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 15h

Hi again petalpainter 😊

You’re very welcome. We aren’t meant to know everything that’s going on all around the world every day, it’s terrible for our mental health.

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Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 15h

petalpainter that’s amazing. I remember you saying before you do some volunteering. I admire that very much 💜

The fact you describe people as lovely and interesting tells me that you’re those things! Because we see beautiful traits in others that we have ourselves 💞

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 15h

When ask for help?
When overwhelmed
more days
than not
If feeling awful
more days
than not

#Poem #smArtist #Photography #Flower #Scape #FloralFriday #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #MentalHealthFirstAider

Sharing these posts with info on who/where we can ask for help.

And when it’s wise to 💜

A garden bed of several Pink Anenome flowers. Photo by the author of this poem and post, Emma Rose 🌹 Purposeful Poetry

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If we're finding we feel uncomfy emotions such as fear, sadness, worry, anger, frustration or unhappiness more days than not, that may be a sign seeking professional assistance could be helpful.

The above tip was from a wise Health Visitor when I was struggling as a new Mom.

It's a way of thinking that's helped me know when it's time to reach out for assistance to Therapists, Counsellors and Health Professionals on several occasions.
Maybe it'll help you, too.

Created by Emma Rose 🌹 Mom, Poet and Mental Health First Aider

Emma Rose 🌹Purposeful Poetry @emmarosepoetry.bsky.social · 15h

This #WorldMentalHealthDay might be a good day to learn all about taking a #MentalHealthDay

👉 www.verywellmind.com/when-and-how...

I’ve been teaching my kids to take them when they need them

With a family history of death by suicide we prioritise #MentalHealth as much as physical

Do you, too?

It's OK to Take a Mental Health Day—When and How to Ask for One

A mental health day is a day off that's geared toward stress relief and can be a great thing to do for yourself. Here's how to take a mental health day off work.

www.verywellmind.com

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